On October 11, 2024 I lost my husband, the love of my life. He was my hero and the wind beneath my wings. below is his obituary…
William Peter “Bill” Musa Jr., 61, passed away peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving wife, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 cancer on October 11, 2024.
Bill was born and raised in Flagtown, NJ, as the eldest of three children. He was predeceased by his parents, William Peter Musa Sr. and Antoinette Musa, and his beloved uncle, Bart “Sunny” Boglioli. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Joanna (Caivano); his three sons, William Mauro, Peter (and his wife Selina), and Nicholas; his sister, Kimberly Cotone (and her husband Anthony and her son Michael); and his brother, Darryl Musa (and his wife Lisa). Also mourning his loss are his brothers-in-law Sam, Mark, and Michael Caivano, his sisters-in-law Dina Caivano and Susan Holden, and many other family members and friends.
As a young man, Bill excelled in athletics, especially combat sports such as wrestling, judo, jiu-jitsu, and boxing. He won the Wrestling Junior Olympic Championship of 1977 during his middle school years and continued to compete in various clubs and competitions throughout his youth.
Bill worked numerous odd jobs in his early years, including as a bouncer at Flemington Manor, while studying for his degree from Ohio Diesel Tech. Over the course of his career, he worked for NJ Spring Factory, NY Waterways, John Deere, Ford, and Cummins, where he specialized in installing and maintaining diesel generators. He worked for Western States in Washington State for 9 months after the COVID pandemic and came back to Pennsylvania in 2022 to work for Modern Group Ltd. Bill’s mechanical and electrical aptitude, paired with decades of hands-on experience, made him invaluable to both his employers and to friends and acquaintances who sought his advice for troubleshooting heavy equipment. He also devoted much time to mentoring his sons in the repair of cars and machinery.
In 1986, Bill married Joanna Caivano, and they shared a love that spanned 38 years. Together, they built a family and a life they cherished, first in Flemington, NJ, and later settling in East Stroudsburg, PA. Their greatest achievement was the family they nurtured—Bill, Joanne, and their sons William, Peter, and Nicholas.
Bill’s greatest passion was his family. A dedicated and hardworking man, he was known for his strong work ethic, taking on extra shifts and never hesitating to help those in need. Although a stoic by nature, Bill’s warmth, curiosity, and willingness to help others earned him many friends in both his work and his community. He was always quick to smile and laugh.
In his spare time, Bill embraced new hobbies such as hunting, target shooting, and especially fishing. He was a lifelong learner, with a particular interest in history, philosophy, and classical literature, and he loved animals, whether they were cats or his beloved large dogs
Bill’s illness came swiftly, but his family—his wife and sons—stood by his side, offering unconditional love and support during his most challenging days. In his final moments, the love and devotion he had shown throughout his life were returned in full measure. Bill Musa passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.
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